5.8 Factor Linear Expressions

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What is factoring in algebra?

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Factoring is the process of breaking down an expression into simpler components, or factors, that when multiplied together give the original expression.

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Factor the expression: 8m − 24

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4(2m − 6)

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Factor the expression: 21p + 7

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7(3p + 1)

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Factor the expression: x² + 3x

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x(x + 3)

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Factor the expression: 26s + 39

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13(2s + 3)

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Can the expression 11t − 23 be factored?

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No, it can't be factored.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest factor that two or more numbers have in common.

Front

How do you find the GCF of 8 and 24?

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The GCF of 8 and 24 is 8.

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What is the first step in factoring an expression?

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Identify the greatest common factor (GCF) of the terms in the expression.

Front

Factor the expression: 12x + 18

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6(2x + 3)